Top 7 Worst Weather Disasters in Europe

2Greece: Storm Daniel Floods, 2023

In early September 2023, Storm Daniel brought extreme rainfall to Thessaly and Central Greece. Floodwater covered villages, farmland, and roads, leaving communities facing major losses.

A published study reports 17 direct deaths. The disaster showed how quickly heavy rain can overwhelm a large region. Its effects extended beyond damaged buildings to farming livelihoods and everyday life.